Netflix's 'Griselda' is a six-episode limited series starring Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco, the 'Godmother of Cocaine'. The show has been hailed as a 'binge-worthy masterpiece' by viewers and critics alike.
Plot and Premiere
The series, which premiered on January 25, 2024, debuted at number one in 90 countries in its first week and topped Netflix's Global Weekly Top 10 TV (English) rankings. The official plot describes Blanco as 'the savvy and ambitious Colombian businesswoman' who creates one of the most profitable cartels in history.
Cast and Crew
Directed by Colombian native Andrés Baiz and co-created by Ingrid Escajeda, Carlo Bernard, Doug Miro, and Eric Newman, the series features a supporting cast including Alberto Guerra, Martin Rodriguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito, and Christian Tappan. Vergara also serves as an executive producer.
Critical and Audience Acclaim
Vergara's performance has earned her Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Critics have called it 'gloriously entertaining' and 'a powerhouse performance'. One reviewer noted, 'Although events have been heavily fictionalised, Griselda is a gloriously entertaining watch that’s made all the better by Vergara’s powerhouse performance as the titular crime boss.'
Fans have drawn comparisons to 'Narcos', with one writing, 'Outstanding performance by Sofia Vergara in a fast paced thriller series about Colombia's notorious female narcotics baron Griselda Blanco. This series is every bit as good, or even better than, the Narcos series.'
Another viewer praised the series as 'an absolute masterpiece' with 'stellar performances and impeccable production'.
Griselda is available to stream on Netflix.
